Chestnut cake

For some reason, chestnuts are not that popular in U.S. And to me, nothing says winter like chestnuts. I grew up in a town that had street vendors selling fire roasted chestnuts during winter. To me they are nostalgic street food. Just the smell of them brings back so many memories for me. Snowflakes, roasted chestnuts, mulled wine, fireplace, friends... With record breaking low temperatures in Chicago, this cake was my first choice. Its so light, aromatic, creamy, it's really wonderful. The…

Adapted from 'Gâteau: The Surprising Simplicity of French Cakes,' by Aleksandra Crapanzano. In her headnote, Crapanzano describes this cake as “gluten-free but quite decadent.” We’d call it simply delicious, the kind of cake you could eat for breakfast with coffee, in the afternoon with tea or after dinner. Leave it plain, and it’s nicely rustic, or dress it up with powdered sugar, or — as Crapanzano suggests — with a dollop of whipped cream mixed with crème fraîche. The cake calls for…

Chestnut cake is an amazing Fall recipe that will surprise your guests. It is easy and uses canned chestnut puree.

Chestnut cake is an amazing Fall recipe that will surprise your guests. It is easy and uses canned chestnut puree.

Treat yourself with this chocolate chestnut cake recipe! With its moist, tender crumb and rich chocolatey taste, this cake is a must-have for any dessert lover. The addition of chestnut adds a delightful nutty undertone that takes this cake to the next level of deliciousness. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any special occasion, this chestnut cake sure to be a hit with family and friends.

For a delicate alternative to Christmas cake, or for a beautifully indulgent treat at any time, this Maple Layer Cake with Chestnut Cream from baker, food writer and author Edd Kimber is a winner. The sponges for this magical genoise layer cake can be made a day ahead, then cooled and wrapped well, and the caramel can be made a day ahead and chilled. Decorate with roasted chestnuts and edible gold leaf – and for extra wow factor, top with mini meringues as well, if you like.

Quick, tasty and easy homemade cake with chestnut flour and an inner layer of jam...

Nigella’s Chocolate Chestnut Cake is crafted from dark chocolate, chestnut puree, eggs, butter, rum, and vanilla extract. It serves 6 and requires about 55 minutes to prepare and bake, offering a rich, indulgent dessert experience.

A simple and delicious chestnut cake using sweetened chestnut purée, with the addition of chocolate chips for extra indulgence. A recipe using Clément Faugier Chestnut Cream.

Hands up how many of you have regularly eaten chestnuts during the Australia chestnut season in Autumn each year? I’m I the only one with my hand up? It’s definitely an Italian thing. Each Autumn, My dad would bring home a case of castagne (chestnuts) that he would roast under the oven grill and […]